Multiple Use Area, Sarstún River

EXPERIENCES IN THIS MAJESTIC NATURE RESERVE

The Sarstún river Multiple Uses Area consists of 35,202 hectares. It is recognized as a wetland of global importance and is integrated into the biological corridor of the Caribbean of Guatemala. It provides a place of shelter, growth, and reproduction for the fauna and flora of the place, having at the same time a symbiotic activity with marine and coastal ecological systems.

Here you can see 116 species of reptiles, 148 species of birds and 52 species of mammals. Maya Q’equch’i communities are located in this protected area .

Sustainable tourism destinations with community management that you should not miss:

From Guatemala City, take the CA-9 North road, towards Puerto Barrios (about 300 km, 4 hours). In Puerto Barrios go to the Muelle Municipal and take a public boat to Livingston (approx 30 mins.). In Livingston you will find the Buga Mama School-Restaurant Information Center, House of Casabe and Laru Beya Association, but if you head towards Cayo Quemado, Agua Caliente or Ak ‘Tenamit, you must take a private boat (approx 35 mins.). To get to Plan Grande Quehueche you must hire a pick up 4×4 or bicycle for a 6 km route.